Catasterism Definition
noun
(Greek mythology) The transformation of a hero, after death, into a star or constellation.
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catasterismsOrigin of Catasterism
From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismos, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterizō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (kata, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astēr, “star”).
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